Based on 1,931 research-grade iNaturalist observations in South Carolina, Red-tailed Hawk is most often recorded in July; in South Carolina it behaves like a year-round resident. It ranks #44 among birds recorded in the state in our data.
Buteo jamaicensis
Red-tailed Hawk in South Carolina by month
Bars show research-grade observations per month. They mix true seasonality with how often people are outdoors, so treat small numbers with caution.
Also seen in South Carolina in July
Northern Cardinal
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Great Egret
Eastern Bluebird
Northern Mockingbird
Laughing Gull
Mourning Dove
Great Blue Heron
Places to look in South Carolina
Botanical GardenSouth Carolina Botanical Garden
State ParkTable Rock State Park
State ParkHuntington Beach State Park
State ParkParis Mountain State Park
State ParkDevils Fork State Park
Botanical GardenRiverbanks Zoo
FAQ
When does Red-tailed Hawk appear in South Carolina?
Mainly June–May, with the most records in July.
How common is Red-tailed Hawk in South Carolina?
It ranks #44 by number of iNaturalist observations among birds in South Carolina (1,931 records in our sample).